Granville Adams succumbs to cancer
ctor Granville Adams, best known for his work on the prison drama Oz, passed away after battling cancer. He was 58. News of his death was shared on Instagram on Sunday by the series’ executive producer and showrunner Tom Fontana. “Goodnight, sweet prince/and flights of angels sing thee to they rest,” Fontana wrote along with a photo of the late actor.
Adams had earlier revealed that he was battling cancer in December 2020.
Following the tragic announcement, Fontana and Oz star Dean Winters tarted a fundraiser to help cover the his medical costs. According to Fox News, at the time of the star’s death, the campaign had amassed nearly USD 100,000 in contributions.
Adams had starred in all six seasons of Oz, in which he played Zahir Arif. The thespian also starred in Homicide: Life on the Street and Homicide: The Movie (2000). He also had a minor role
Empire in 2002.